OFFICERS are investigating today after the body of a woman was discovered in a rural Hampshire lane.

Forensic officers and uniformed police were this morning (Wednesday, September 4) at the scene in Lower Baybridge Lane, near Owslebury.

The body of a woman was found lying next to an abandoned black car yesterday (Tuesday, September 3), officers at the scene have been passersby.

Police investigating the sitePolice investigating the site (Image: NQ)

Officers are trying to determine the causes.

Police have taped off a gravel area near the road, with officers investigating both the car and the area surrounding it. The road is close to the back of Marwell Zoo.

A bunch of flowers has been left at the scene.

Hampshire Constabulary has been contacted for more information.